ReMix: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 'KRool Intentions'

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Besides having one of Ari's better mix titles, this member of the increasingly large family of DKC ReMixes produced by Prot (rhymes with 'not' and 'bot') is just downright kickin'. In addition to conjuring images of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Reese Witherspoon, which can never really be a bad thing, it has some insane, heavy percussion, mad change-ups, and just lots of... stuff going on. It's not until 0'45" where you realize just how much ass is about to be kicked - this one's not subtle. Featuring slightly distorted industrial percussion that's about as far from preset drum loops as you can get, there's the initial string intro, the afforementioned build, crazy-sexy pizzicato action for the children to enjoy, and boatloads of transition mojo - the work Ari's put into the transitions ALONE on this ReMix is tres impressive, and the percussive variety similarly could easily be the saving grace of a lesser mix, but instead is paired here with elements of equal calibre. Protricity is not a minimalist. At all. But that doesn't mean that, even in a piece like this which flies in a dozen different directions, there isn't attention being paid to even the smallest detail every step of the way. Things break down halfway then jive back up with some layered electric guitars and more of a rock edge. Around 4'50" you get a synth solo that drives into the over-the-top last minute or so where he indulges himself in some pretty wild switches and bombastic hits and pushes. But it's all justified, because this is the theme of a bad, bad villain - they don't call him KRool for nothing, doncha know. When all is said and done, you sort of sit around after the 6'36" has transpired and try to remember specifically what happened, but the sheer quantity of rhythmic motifs, pushes, pulls, and general maneuvers forces you to just sigh and appreciate the overall. All I can say is, it would be SOOOOOOO fun to splice this into one of those set loops of elevator musik that plays at department stores, and watch the ensuing craziness and looks of utter confusion. Awesome.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
funny story: i finished my dkc2 project mix last night, and couldn't think of a name for it. Then I thought "holy shit I have the perfect name, krool intentions. it's a play off the movie cruel intentions" and then when i suggested it i was shot down and told prot already used it D:
FUCK YOU PROT YOU FGT

- Nekofrog on September 4, 2009
I had to listen to this song half a dozen times to fully comprehend how awesome it was. 8-O Favorite song of ALL TIME! Good job once again Protricity. :-P

- shadow_tesla on September 4, 2009
but nobody has kicked as much ass in a song before or since Prot made DKC2 "Krool Intentions"
BOOM

- SirRus on June 20, 2009
this song brought back memories. Sounds like Protricity used the source tune and re-sampled it and added a little flare and percussion. The result is amazing

- a_d on December 8, 2008
This could quite possibly be the best remix in this community.

- Snatcher on January 30, 2008
This song was so fudging Hawt I can't stand it!!
Job WELL done!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Ranch Doritos on January 30, 2008
OH MAN THIS MIX IS JUST AWESOME ON SO MANY LEVELS.
When it starts, you're thinking "oh man sweet orchestral cool i guess", right? Then it builds up, slowly, and THAT SYNTH COMES IN. Gets me every time. And the drums come in and they're all crazy heavy industrial and shit. And then the source comes in, and the rest, as they say, is history.
And don't even get me started on when it transitions to Run, Rambi, Run.
The ONLY problem with this mix is that the first section seems to go on for a good long while. Unlike Birdcussion, though, you don't find yourself going "oh six minutes are over already?" It seems to pass by slower than Birdcussion did. Now, whether or not this is a bad thing is in the eye of the beholder; slower could mean more time spent with a super sexy mix, or it could mean the mix becomes more boring and drawn out.
I really hate myself for saying anything bad about this mix about this mix, though. Because it's awesome, if you didn't catch that already.

- Jaybell on October 11, 2007
This mix is totally worth every byte. Never before has a pirate boss kicked so much ass.
Synths seem to be perfect for the parts they are playing. If there is a way Protricity could've improved this mix, I'm definitely missing it.

- Chickenwarlord on July 31, 2006
Man, I really enjoyed this mix. If OCR had a toplist feature, this definetly would be at my #1. The electronic drums were absolutely perfect and fit right in with the beat.

- Latency on July 31, 2006
Wow, what a song. I registered my account here just for people like you and songs like that. If you ever start or are already producing music for publication beyond OCReMix, like in games or for albums, let us know.

- Falstaff on April 19, 2006
Diddy has messing around far too long, I believe KKR feels it that way too. This remix just steams!
The original was my favorite of the whole game, so now when Pro here made a great mix of it, it´s just marvelous. I am mostly a guy wanting some peace and quiet with some smooth orchestral flowing in my ears, but after a while you needs some action to get something done, Pro has really succeded on that one, this is stuffed with with action, THIS would be a great boss-track. KKR is a fat oversized crocodile with moodchanges, his track should be something that bursts the speakers. The 24th May, Protricity brought that bad guy some justice.
Great strings, guitars, synths, drums, beats and all the other stuffie doo-hickie that makes this mix what it deserves to be. You really are the Pro.

- Bummerdude on September 30, 2005
I am officially adopting this as my theme for the Universal Offense Initiative. Why? Because it is just that good and evil at the same time.

- Alexzander on April 27, 2005
I love the part at about 4'30 when the tune from Set Sail is brought in guitar! This song is awesome!

- diamondfalcon on April 5, 2005
8O OH MY FREAKIN GOD! Best remix I have ever heard. this tops everything, protricity, you are a god(only of music so dont let it get to your head :wink: )First off, I find it cool how when the music starts it sounds like it was already started, and with a great beat. Lots of smooth beaks throughout it all. And many of the beats intertwined to give a cool effect. I like 1:15 where it goes to that little something when your fighting KRool. Then theres that powerfull bass around 3:32. And it keeps getting better till the end. :D

- TheDro on March 4, 2005
What can I say that no else has? Nothing.
This song is over the freaking top amazing.
In all honesty, this has been my favorite mix on this
site for a [i]really[/i] long ass time.
The original song, which is also super kick ass by
the way, is solely responsible for my love of
video game music.

- DJ Skratch 'n' Sniff on February 19, 2005

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